The quad I know is in great health. He retired last year after running his own DME store chain in MI for 40 years. He started with one small wheelchair store and 15 years later had 8 stores selling beds, wheelchairs, shower/commode chairs and other medical equipment. I bought everything from him from 1968 until I moved to FL in 2003. I wish he'd open a store here.
Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup. ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [email protected] Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2007 4:21 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Oldest Quad? Hi Paul, I don't know, but I think there was a wife of a quadriplegic that was injured sometime around 53, but I don't know if she is still posting. I don't remember seeing a post from her for quite some time. I had saved her information on my other computer I think, but it is being repaired. That is a very interesting topic. How was the health of the quadriplegic you know Bill? Paul, what was the cause of your friend's death? . guess it really depends on how well you take care of yourself and of course if your caregivers are careful with your skin and that kind of care that they give you. I had always thought that we died from lung or kidney problems. I don't know what the latest statistics are.? . Dana I know a C6-7 quad who is 54 years post and 71 years old. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup. ----- Original Message ----- From: Paul Jacobson To: quad-list Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 10:59 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Oldest Quad? From everyone's experience, who is the oldest quad you are aware of, living or not living. I wonder what our real life expectancy is. The oldest quad I knew was a c5/6 46 yr post who passed away at 62. Thanks! Paul Jacobson 43 years old, c5/6 complete, 3.5 years post San Diego, CA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get a sneak peak of the all-new AOL.com.
